Sub Pop recently released J Mascis‘ Several Shades Of Why, the first solo studio album from the Dinosaur Jr frontman. The mostly acoustic, 10-track LP features guest appearances from Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene), Ben Bridwell (Band Of Horses), Pall Jenkins (Black Heart Procession), Kurt Vile, Sophie Trudeau (A Silver Mount Zion), Kurt Fedora, Matt Valentine [...]
For almost 25 years, John Andrew Fredrick and a revolving cast of characters have been issuing records as the Black Watch. The California-based indie-rock institution is back with 11th album Led Zeppelin Five (Powertool), and it’s the first LP to feature the rock-solid lineup of Fredrick, guitarist Steven Schayer (ex-Chills), bassist Chris Rackford and drummer [...]
For almost 25 years, John Andrew Fredrick and a revolving cast of characters have been issuing records as the Black Watch. The California-based indie-rock institution is back with 11th album Led Zeppelin Five (Powertool), and it’s the first LP to feature the rock-solid lineup of Fredrick, guitarist Steven Schayer (ex-Chills), bassist Chris Rackford and drummer [...]
Thanks to Marcellus Hall for guest editing our website all week. Be sure to check out his new LP, The First Line. Here’s the video for the album’s “During The War.”
Marcellus Hall first made a name for himself as the frontman of Railroad Jerk, which released four albums on Matador between 1990 and 1996 before breaking up. Hall and RJ drummer Dave Varenka went on to form White Hassle the next year, issuing a handful of records until disbanding in 2005. These days, Hall is [...]
On August 2, Fruit Bats are back with Tripper (Sub Pop). The fifth album from Eric D. Johnson was recorded at WACS Studio in Los Angeles with Thom Monahan (Devendra Banhart, Pernice Brothers, Vetiver). You might know Johnson as a hired gun for the likes of Califone, Vetiver and the Shins or from his soundtrack [...]
On June 7, Columbia/Legacy will issue the first round of Paul Simon Definitive Editions: 1972′s Paul Simon, 1973′s There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, 1974′s Paul Simon In Concert: Live Rhymin’ and 1975′s Still Crazy After All These Years. All four reissues have been remastered and feature bonus tracks (including demos and unreleased songs) and expanded packaging [...]
Marcellus Hall first made a name for himself as the frontman of Railroad Jerk, which released four albums on Matador between 1990 and 1996 before breaking up. Hall and RJ drummer Dave Varenka went on to form White Hassle the next year, issuing a handful of records until disbanding in 2005. These days, Hall is [...]
On June 7, Fucked Up returns with David Comes To Life (Matador). The 18-track, 78-minute LP is the third full-length from these Toronto punks and is also a concept album, though we’re a little hazy on the concept. Luckily, Fucked Up made this trailer for David Comes To Life to explain it all. Watch it [...]
Marcellus Hall first made a name for himself as the frontman of Railroad Jerk, which released four albums on Matador between 1990 and 1996 before breaking up. Hall and RJ drummer Dave Varenka went on to form White Hassle the next year, issuing a handful of records until disbanding in 2005. These days, Hall is [...]
